VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN 2015 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

WARNING
Clothes or other items on the luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrest may limit visibility and cause accidents and severe personal injuries.
x Always hang clothes so that they do not limit visibility.
x Always use the built-in coat hooks only for lightweight clothing. Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged items in the pockets that may interfere with airbag deployment and can cause personal injury in a collision.
NOTICE
The maximum load for each coat hook is 5 lbs. (2.5 kg).

Cup holders

Some cup holder inserts can be removed for cleaning.
Cup holders in the front center console

Fig. 121 In the front center console: Cup holders.

WARNING
Always keep the armrest folded up when the vehicle is moving to reduce the risk of injury.
x Never let anybody, especially children, ride on the rear center armrest or in the center position on the rear seat when the armrest is folded down. An improper seating position can increase the risk of serious injury in a crash.

Power outlets

12 Volt sockets in the vehicle

Fig. 123 12 Volt socket with cover flap 1, 12 Volt socket with pull-out cover 2.

Fig. 124 In the lower center console: 12 Volt socket.

To help prevent damage from voltage fluctuations, switch off all electrical devices connected to a 12 Volt socket before switching the ignition on or off or starting the engine.
The vehicle may have 12 Volt sockets at the following places:
x In the lower center console ⇒ fig. 124.
x In the luggage compartment ⇒ fig. 125.
x In the front center armrest storage compartment ⇒  Storage compartment in the front center arm-rest.
NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may be damaged.
x 12 Volt socket:
– Only use equipment that has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with applicable guidelines.
– Never feed current into the socket, with a solar panel, for example.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.
115 Volt outlet in the vehicle

Fig. 125 In the luggage compartment: Covers for the 115 Volt outlet 1 (if equipped) and 12 Volt socket 2.

Fig. 126 In the rear center console: 115 Volt outlet with LED display.

LED display on the outlet ⇒ fig. 126
Red flashing light: Malfunction such as over-
current or overheating cutoff

Opening and closing the 115 Volt and 12 Volt outlet covers in the luggage compartment
To open: Lift the outlet cover ⇒ fig. 125 (1) or (2) in the direction of the arrow (magnified view).
To close: The outlet covers (1) and (2) close automatically.
Overheating cutoff
The inverter in the 115 Volt outlet shuts off automatically above a certain temperature. The shutoff prevents overheating in case of excessive power consumption of connected devices or at high ambi-ent air temperatures. The 115 Volt outlet can only be used again after a cool-down period.
The plug on the connected device must first be removed and then reinserted before using the 115 volt outlet again after the cool-down period. This prevents the connected electrical device from being switched on accidentally.
DANGER
Improper use of the 115 Volt outlet can cause electrical shock, burns, and severe personal injury.
x Never spill liquids on the socket.
x Never plug an adapter or an extension cord into the 115 Volt outlet. Otherwise, the inte-grated childproof lock is switched off and the outlet is live.
x Never stick anything that conducts electricity, such as a knitting needle, into the contacts of the 115 Volt outlet.
NOTICE
x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connected devices!
x Never exceed the maximum power consumption, or the entire vehicle electrical system may become damaged.
x 115 Volt outlet:
– Do not connect devices or plugs which are too heavy, such as a grid power supply adapter or cord, directly onto the outlet.
– Do not connect lamps containing fluorescent tubes.
– Only connect devices to the outlet with voltage consistent with the voltage of the outlet.
– For devices with a high starting current, the integrated over-current shutoff will prevent them from being switched on. In this case, disconnect the power supply from the device and reconnect after about 10 seconds.
Some devices may not work very well when connected to the 115 Volt outlet due to low wattage.
Unshielded devices may interfere with radio reception or the vehicle's electrical system.